Game Culture Festival
Korean name: 게임문화축제
Nov 19 (Thu) ~ Nov 22 (Sun)
Plan · Experience · Discover
- 1Before you come — Check dates, admission and how to get there.
- 2While you're here — See what's happening now from other visitors, collect festival stamps, and find food and stays nearby.
- 3Discover Korea — Get to know Korean culture through its festivals — and find your next favorite.
① Before you go
What to check before your trip.
- Dates
- Nov 19 (Thu) ~ Nov 22 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00~18:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- BEXCO Exhibition Center 2, Busan / T1 Base Camp Haeundae
- Organizer
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- Contact
- 02-546-7378
- Official site
- https://kgcf.kr/
② When you're here
What it's about, and food and stays around the venue.
About
The '2026 Game Culture Festival' is Korea's leading game festival, spreading the cultural value of games and offering a variety of experiences and opportunities for enjoyment that people of all ages can immerse themselves in. This year's festival presents a wide range of attractions, from an exhibition of K-culture's signature game IPs that have captivated people around the world to a moving live performance of game OSTs reborn with majestic Korean traditional music (gugak). In addition, a game experience zone where the whole family can connect and make memories together, thrilling, nail-biting esports tournaments, and various event programs open to everyone will fill the venue. A special experience that goes beyond simple play to connect art, culture, and communication between generations! You can feel emotion beyond mere fun at the '2026 Game Culture Festival'.
Translated from the Korean original by ALIVE FESTA.
🍜 Food · 🏨 Stays
Info: Korea Tourism Organization · Kakao Map. Check hours and prices before you go. List your business
③ Discover Korea
Local festivals are one of the easiest ways to meet everyday Korea — regional food, traditional performances, crafts and night markets, and many are free to enter. ALIVE FESTA gathers festivals and events from all 17 provinces and cities of Korea in one place.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization and local government open data. Dates and prices can change — please check with the organizer before you go.